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Lot 370
* Flying Helmet. A fine and rare early pioneer aviator’s leather flying helmet by B. Starling of London, c. 1912, balaclava-pattern in soft calfskin with chamois lining with applied printed silk maker’s label within, having wind-protective ear-pieces and adjustable strap fittings to forehead and neck, excellent little-used original condition, some minor moth-holes to lining, together with a pair of contemporary period goggles, having brass folding glazed lenses, with chenille-lined kid leather cheek protection, good original condition, c. 1912. (2)
Lot 389
* RAF. A group of personal memorabilia relating to Group-Captain W.A.Toyne DFC (1917-1994), including silver-plated cigarette-box commemorating his service career, engraved & inscribed 1936-1967, rare original Commission certificate as acting Pilot-Officer, signed by the newly-crowned King inscribed “George R.I.” in red ink (faded) with gilt title, printed and manuscript format with inked signatories of F.W. Bowhill and Donald Banks “by His Majesty’s Command” for the Air Council dated 1937, also with a Graduate Diploma Certificate from USAF War College dated 1954, a printed armorial crest for 213 Fighter Squadron, together with War Service medals group including France & Germany star with Battle of Britain clasp, Aircrew Europe star etc sundry related badges and ephemera including invitation to Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace dated 1972 (-)
Lot 406
* Santos-Dumont (Alberto, 1873-1932). A rare painted plaster caricature figurine of Santos-Dumont, looking slightly downwards with hands raised so as to grip the rim of the original wicker work balloon basket, with orig. suspension strings, c. 1910, the figurine shows Santos-Dumont dressed in familiar brown double-breasted jacket with high collar shirt and tie, with orig. straw boater (somewhat dust soiled), approx. 6in (15cm) tall, some old damage. Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) was a Brazilian early pioneer of aviation. He designed, built and flew the first practical dirigible balloons. In doing so he became the first person to demonstrate that routine, controlled flight was possible. This “conquest of the air”, in particular winning the Deutsch de la Meurthe prize on October 19, 1901 on a flight that rounded the Eiffel Tower, made him a celebrity in Europe and throughout the world. He won several more prizes and became a friend to millionaires, aviation pioneers, and royalty. The public eagerly followed his daring exploits. Parisians affectionately dubbed him le petit Santos. The fashionable folk of the day mimicked various aspects of his style of dress from his high collared shirts to singed Panama hat. He was, and remains to this day, a prominent folk hero in his native Brazil. (1)
Lot 418
* WWI Imperial German Air Force souvenir. A rare early fabric fragment from a downed German aeroplane, c. 1915, featuring a black-painted Balkan cross on off-white ground on doped canvas, showing fitting marks verso where previously attached to wooden air-frame, old fold-marks from storage, 24 x 24in. (56 x 56cm) This very early marking on German aeroplanes is likely to have been removed from an aeroplane downed or captured in the period 1914-1915 as it is painted on white or cream canvas, and was soon superseded by camouflage or other coloured fabric covering to airframes; the cross also changed with an additional black border surround. (1)
Lot 419
* WWI Imperial German Air Force souvenir. A rare early fragment section from a downed German aeroplane, c. 1917, a part section of wooden panelled fuselage believed from an L.V.G. type aeroplane, of thin three-ply laminate featuring a black painted Balkan cross with white border edging on lacquered natural wood surface, and with indelible inked manuscript annotation verso inscribed “Taken from a downed German Scout Cambrai May 1917” (1)
Lot 422
* WWII - British RAF Fighter Pilot Dinghy. An unused K-type, c. 1944, yellow rubberised cotton, fitted with cape and apron and points to attach sail, multi-lingual instructions printed on side, folded as issued (and believed in working condition) in contemp. R.A.F. Quedgeley stores box, date stamped 22nd November 1944, the dinghy chalk-dusted and a little soiled, reference 27C/1927, complete with telescopic mast and sail contained in orig. cloth bag with printed English instructions to side, plus paddle (x2) (27C/1906) in orig wax paper packaging and box, plus Thwart (two pieces of yellow plywood, metal components somewhat rusted), plus inflator (27C/2083) in orig. box, date stamp 24th September 1945. Rare. Originally introduced in 1941, these K-type dinghies were attached to the parachute harness and inflated immediately on entering the water (the inflator included as a back-up) to pump the dinghy manually). After a number of drifting aircrew had been found dead from exposure, the dinghies were equipped, as here, with sails to enable the pilots to hit the land. (5)
Lot 445
* American Flying Jacket. A rare early World War II 1st American Volunteer Group (A.V.G.) leather flying jacket, the breast and upper arms sewn with decorated and woven circular and shield-shaped badges with the emblem of this clandestine group, size unknown, no name tab, a complete and most historic piece of flying clothing, the back sewn with a ‘blood chit’, with Chinese Republic flag over an inscription in Chinese which translated reads; ‘This foreign person has come to China to help in the war effort. Soldiers and civilians, one and all, should rescue and protect him.’ The 1st American Volunteer Group (A.V.G.) “The Flying Tigers” was established, with the approval of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, by Claire L. Chennault, a retired U.S. Army Air Corps. officer, for the purpose of helping to defend China from the Japanese. Chennault had been an advisor to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in 1937 and was director of the Chinese Flying Training School at Kunming, so he became the natural choice to lead this new unit. Pay for pilots, ground-crews and administrators was well above the then going rate and very soon after the establishment the A.V.G. had assembled 100 pilots and perhaps 200 supporting engineers and administrators. During the winter of 1940-41 Chennault oversaw the purchase of 100 Curtiss P-40s which were diverted from Royal Air Force order; a few ruffled feathers then perhaps? Once they arrived in Burma the aircraft were assembled and flown on test by pilots of the Central Aircraft Manufacturing Co. before being handed over to the A.V.G.. Decorated with a shark’s nose and mouth these P-40s in the hands of the volunteers accounted for themselves with honour. Many raiding Japanese aircraft were destroyed during the defence of Rangoon, the three Flying Tiger Squadrons “Adam & Eve”, “Panda Bears” and “Hell’s Angels” remained operational, with considerable difficulty until the end of the Burma campaign in July 1942. Literature: Numerous publications and reference works are available via the Sino-American Heritage Foundation, Annals of The Flying Tigers and other publications. See lot 108 in this catalogue for an illustration of the Flying Tigers P-40. (1)
Lot 479
* British Aerospace (BAe) ‘Jetstream’ 61. A fine exhibition standard 1/24th scale model of this twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127D turboprop driven aircraft, first delivered in 1994 the Jetstream 61 failed to achieve mass production, it is believed that only four aircraft were delivered before production ceased, this rare model has a wingspan of 49in (124.5cm), the dummy engines fitted with six blade propellers, well-finished in airline livery by Space Models of London, with chromium plated tripod stand and transit case, 15.5 x 22 x 46.25in (39.3 x 56 x 117.5cm) (1)
Lot 481
* British Aerospace 146-100 Side-loading Tactical Airlifter. A fine exhibition standard wood and composition static scale model based on the BAe QT cargo aircraft by Space Models, London, with dummy refuelling probe, air opening paratroop sliding door, lifting cargo door with associated swivelling ramp and folding extensions with retractable wheel support, with four-wheel main undercarriage and twin nose wheels, painted in military grey and green camouflage, the detachable main planes with dummy engine pods, 43.25in (110cm) wingspan, complete with numerous models of military stores and accessories including netted equipment boxes on pallets, vehicles, loading crew and other similar models, the aircaft with glazed fuselage panel incorporating internal lighting via a 115 volt/240 volt transformer with fuse arranged to operate from a mains electricity socket, a rare, possibly unique model contained, with accessories in a transit crate, 19.25 x 27.75 x 52.5in (48.8 x 70.5 x 133.3cm) The BAe S.T.A. was one of a number of proposed military conversions of the successful BAe 146/Avro RJ series high wing air liners of which approximately 390 were built. Displayed at the 1989 Paris Air Show and subsequently extensively demonstrated no firm production orders for this aircraft were forthcoming, so this fine model remains as an historic reminder of what may have been. (1)
Lot 489
* Fairey Delta FD-2. A rare bakelite and metal desk-top static display model of this World Speed Record aircraft, 6.25in (15.8cm) wingspan, raised from the smoked acrylic triangular base, the gilt Fairey Company logo with inscription The Fairey Delta 2 World Speed Record 1132 mph, further engraved Wing Commander H.A.C. Bird-Wilson, D.S.O., D.F.C., A.F.C. 1.56M on 24th June 1956 (1)
Lot 576
Tractors - Ford and other Makers. A group of sales brochures and literature etc., 1930-1960, including Fordson Major Salesman’s Handbook, c1950s, together with Oliver No.7 Tractor plough c1930s, and with John Deere Model “R” Diesel Tractor large fold-out poster format c1950, Massey-Harris Full-range 32pp fully illustrated c1950, Fordson Tractors “Square-Deal Used Equipment Marketing Plan for dealers, large folio-format with sales sheet ‘flyers’ and promotional stickers & ephemera etc, also with “Major International Power” a rare and large factory folio salesman’s-pack including catalogues, full-range brochures, price-lists etc for sales to large commercial operators such as County Councils and contractors (-)
Lot 577
* Brooklands BARC. A rare original Bar-Tariff printed card from the Member’s Clubhouse, c. 1935, autographed in pencil by Billy Cotton, well known band leader and amateur racing driver, together with Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird “Flicker Book” and Daimler Original Owners Handbook for 15hp 4 cylinder models, and a Dunlop & Ranken catalogue, 1932 (4)
Lot 582
* Motorists Goggles. “La Cyclope”. A fine and rare early 20th c. motorist’s protective vizor, French, c. 1905, half-face one-piece, having curved glazed single lens to nickel-plated frame, with chenille-lined soft kid leather, decorated with a black & white braided-silk border to lens surround, and elasticated headband, believed unused, minor oxidation to frame, contained in original cardstock box with maker’s decorative applied label frontis, inscribed “For Automobilists and Cyclists (1)
Lot 590
* “Plumeau de L’Automobile”. A rare early 20th c. Chauffeur’s motoring accessory, c. 1905, in the form of a feather duster, contained in original manufacturer’s protective cardstock case with applied maker’s label inscribed as above and proclaimed “Extra Souple - Speciale pour L’Automobile”, having ostrich-feathers in binding to turned wood stem with matching detachable turned wood handle (1)
Lot 604
* Dinky Toys - Post-War Saloon Cars. A group of early post-war diecast models 1940s-1960, including Rolls-Royce Wraith (Boxed), Standard Vanguard, Triumph Renown, Austin A40, Hillman Minx, Morris Oxford, Studebaker, Hudson, Ford Fordor Saloon, Shooting-Brake, Daimler Ambulance, BMW Isetta, VW Karmann Ghia, Porsche 356, Riley RME etc, together with rare Sunbeam-Talbot saloon by Chad Valley for Rootes Group and Corgi Toys Aston-Martin DB4, some duplicated (approx. 24)
Lot 617
* Mercury Toys - Racing Cars. A group of rare early post-war diecast toy model racing cars, c. 1940-1950s, including Ferrari 166 , Cisitalia, SVA, Ferrari”Super-Squalo” Mercedes W196 “Streamliner” and W196 Open-wheeler (in original box), Lancia D50 and D25 sports-racing, various conditions, Italian Maker (8)
Lot 626
* WWI Tinplate Toy Horsedrawn Field-kitchen detachment. A rare toy group, c. 1914-1918, comprising hand-painted tinplate 2-wheeled limber drawn by pair horses with mounted rider and having two seated “Tommy” helmeted figures in khaki dress, pulling a further 2-wheeled mobile field oven, well detailed with cooker covers and folding-chimney for transit (detached) and water-pail etc, horses & figured of hand-painted moulded composition manufacture (-)
Lot 758
* “Military &c Menu Stands”. A rare and unusual Regimental Mess set of 6 cased diners’ Menu-Card Holders dated 1887, each having artist’s hand painted decoration depicting uniformed officers of various regiments including 83rd, 11th Hussars, 4th Dragoon Guards, 26th Cameronians, etc., each hand captioned in gold with gilded edging to mounts, depicting a leading officer of the regiment, each illustration signed by the artist A. Robertson, together with a group of unwritten menu-cards for insertion to mounts, contained in leatherbound lockable case with lift-out tray, by Harding & Co., Piccadilly S.W., dated to front MD 1887 (-)
Lot 763
* Third Reich - SS WWII Dress-sword. A fine and rare presentation SS officer’s dress-sword by P.D. Luneschloss, Solingen, c. 1930s-1940s, having damascene single-edged decorative blade with inlaid gilt metal inscription “Meinem Treuen Kampfer - Ludwig Deutsch” and with inlaid facsimile signature inscribed “Heinrich Himmler”, with further engraved inlaid inscription verso “Meine Ehre heist Treue”, silver-plated hilt with bullion-wired grip, applied eagle & swastika in oak-leaf wreath bronze relief badge, and nickel-plated hilt-guard, and having knotted bullion-wired short ribboned sash with macramé acorn finial embroidered with “SS” motif to hilt, together with original black japanned steel sheath, ornamented nickel-plated decorative mount to top, complete with leather belt-frog and steel clasp attachments, the whole encased in original soft chamois leather protective outer sheath, 36in (92cm) long (1)
Lot 764
* Third Reich SS - Drum-cloth. A rare original bandsman’s kettle-de-drum parade-drape cover, c. 1930s-1940s, having white applied cloth “SS” motif and with Skull-&-Crossbones emblem on black cloth ground, black silk lined backing, with silver bullion-embroidered tessellated decorative lower border edging, with hand-marked indelible inscribed numeration 88-723, and with original makers brass name-plate attached with sewn threads inscribed “Heinrich Zeisig, Breslau, Neben Kissling” (1)
Lot 768
* Waffen SS WWII Uniform. A rare original NCO’s service-dress uniform tunic of the Adolf Hitler Unit 1939-45, of “feld-grau” serge fabric having applied makers label inscribed Soderbergs, Uppsala, long tunic pattern with external lower outer-pockets, with medal-award ribbon through upper button-hole, and with applied regimental embroidered flashes, rank-chevron and tabs, “SS” and rank tabs to collar, nickel-plated pin-fixing badge to left-breast pocket, pierced format of bayonet-fixed rifle in oak-leaf border design, original painted metal buttons, applied embroidered identity ribbon to left sleeve inscribed “Adolf Hitler” in gothic script, shows age-wear and usage (1)
![* Umayyad, Fals, al-Basra 101h, citing the governor `Adi b. Arta, 2.45g (cf Walker p.236, J.8 [dated 100h] for type), very fi](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/33086/2802880/52-20101022132821_468x382.jpg)
Lot 59
Umayyad, Fulus (11): al-Andalus, undated (Walker 752); Halab, undated (Walker -); Hims, undated, citing the governor Marwan b. Bashir (Walker 804); Hims 116h (Walker 807); Hims, undated (Goussous 421); Dimashq, undated (Walker 828); Tabariya (2), undated (Walker 892); no mint, ‘7’ (Goussous 582-583); no mint or date (Walker 712); another, mint and date unclear, fine to very fine, some scarce or rare (11)
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